Welcome to the National Capital Area Council, Exploring Web Page. Here you will find all the information you need to; start a new Explorer Post, Activities, Forms, News, and Upcoming Events. If you can't find something or you need help please feel free to contact your Exploring Professional at 301-530-9360.
Exploring is a worksite-based program. It is part of Learning for Life's career education program for young men and women who are 14 (and have completed the eighth grade) through 20 years old.
Exploring's purpose is to provide experiences that help young people mature and to prepare them to become responsible and caring adults. Explorers are ready to investigate the meaning of interdependence in their personal relationships and communities.
Exploring is based on a unique and dynamic relationship between youth and the organizations in their communities. Local community organizations initiate a specific
Explorer post by matching their people and program resources to the interests of young people in the community. The result is a program of activities that helps youth pursue their special interests, grow, and develop.
Exploring programs are based on five areas of emphasis: career opportunities, life skills, citizenship, character education, and leadership experience.
Here you will find out how Exploring started, Goals, Methods, Career Clusters, National Studies, and Awards & Scholarships. This is the General Information you will need to become more acquainted with Exploring.
Here you will find information about programs supported and offered by the Council. You can also find your Council Professional contact information.
Here you can see Activities that will provide a added value to your Explorer Post. You can download registration for the events and get program descriptions. This page changes often so check back.
Here you can fins a complete list of all of our Exploring programs by Career Cluster. A contact phone number is also available if you would like to find out more information about that Post. We are always adding new Partnerships.
Here you will find all the forms, applications, scholarships, awards, program helps, and ideas to help make your post a success. There are sections for Adults, Youth, Post Officers, and Training available. Planning a Post Outing check the downloads page for the necessary forms.
Here you will find helpful links to other Exploring Website's. Some are in our Council some from other Councils. If you have a link you would like us to add just click the Contact Us link below.
2007 National Capital Area Council Exploring Year end Banquet
The 2007 banquet was a success and there were more then 230 youth and adults who attend the event. It was held at historic Union Station in downtown Washington, DC. Nominees and winners can be found here. Please take a moment to look at our pictures here.
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